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expiredGimmeYoTots posted Sep 12, 2025 04:21 PM

Shimano Ultegra/XT CN-HG701 11-Speed Chain ($37.50 w/ Free Ship at $50)

$38

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Simply the best road bike chain you can buy - period (yes, even better than Dura Ace). Still made in Japan, and buying through BTD, you're guaranteed to get a genuine Shimano Ultegra chain. There are a ton of counterfeits out there, so only buy from trusted sources. Buy 2 chains and get free shipping.

Features:
  • The racer's chain for mountain and road bikes
  • Anti-friction coating keeps lost watts to a minimum
  • Includes a quick link for easier installment
  • Sil-tec coating
  • Quick-link included
  • Compatible with all Shimano 11-speed drivetrains
  • Weight: 305g (126 Links)

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/p...?v=HG70100
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Simply the best road bike chain you can buy - period (yes, even better than Dura Ace). Still made in Japan, and buying through BTD, you're guaranteed to get a genuine Shimano Ultegra chain. There are a ton of counterfeits out there, so only buy from trusted sources. Buy 2 chains and get free shipping.

Features:
  • The racer's chain for mountain and road bikes
  • Anti-friction coating keeps lost watts to a minimum
  • Includes a quick link for easier installment
  • Sil-tec coating
  • Quick-link included
  • Compatible with all Shimano 11-speed drivetrains
  • Weight: 305g (126 Links)

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/p...?v=HG70100

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Sep 12, 2025 04:48 PM
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bobs897Sep 12, 2025 04:48 PM
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For those that bring up that Ali Express has it for less. Those chains are most likely fake. Amazon even has issues of selling fakes because they mix 3rd party sellers stock with their own stock. Bike Tires Direct is a legit company.
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Sep 12, 2025 05:05 PM
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Sep 12, 2025 05:05 PM
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Good deal, although this chain is currently the same price at other major (and legitimate) online bike parts retailers, including Competitive Cyclist [competitivecyclist.com] and JensonUSA [jensonusa.com]. Either of those will also get you free shipping if you buy two of these chains.
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Sep 12, 2025 05:26 PM
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MatveyMSep 12, 2025 05:26 PM
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Quote from bobs897 :
For those that bring up that Ali Express has it for less. Those chains are most likely fake. Amazon even has issues of selling fakes because they mix 3rd party sellers stock with their own stock. Bike Tires Direct is a legit company.
ebay is cheaper
Sep 12, 2025 06:00 PM
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sandwichSep 12, 2025 06:00 PM
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Also checked my LBS, same price. Sale may be coming from Shimano's side.
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Sep 12, 2025 07:01 PM
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Sep 12, 2025 07:01 PM
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KMC Z7 chain on Centurion IronMan. Only use 4 gears (65-75 crank rpm). No problem reaching 6000 miles. Clean and lube (75W-90 gear oil) every 150 miles. $8 before Covid.

Avoid chain stretch by dropping to a lower gear to maintain +60 crank rpm.
Sep 12, 2025 08:28 PM
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DimitrisSep 12, 2025 08:28 PM
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Quote from E4300 :
KMC Z7 chain on Centurion IronMan. Only use 4 gears (65-75 crank rpm). No problem reaching 6000 miles. Clean and lube (75W-90 gear oil) every 150 miles. $8 before Covid.Avoid chain stretch by dropping to a lower gear to maintain +60 crank rpm.
You cannot use a 7s chain on anything with more than 7 gears (always counting cassette sprockets)
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Sep 13, 2025 02:03 AM
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Sep 13, 2025 02:03 AM
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Quote from Dimitris :
You cannot use a 7s chain on anything with more than 7 gears (always counting cassette sprockets)
Incorrect. Works fine up to 8 speed (difference of 0.2 mm). +10 speed uses a smaller chain due to the fixed width of the rear hub...130 mm for road, and 135 mm for newer road and mountain. Assuming the same metallurgy, an 8 speed drive train will always last longer than a 10 or 11 speed drive train.
Last edited by E4300 September 12, 2025 at 07:07 PM.

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Sep 13, 2025 10:35 AM
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treycookSep 13, 2025 10:35 AM
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Sale is not showing up for me, but BikesDirect (also legit) has it for even cheaper.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/produ.../hg701.htm
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Sep 13, 2025 12:19 PM
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ScarletSeed729Sep 13, 2025 12:19 PM
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Coming up at $50 for anyone else?
Sep 13, 2025 02:28 PM
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racebumSep 13, 2025 02:28 PM
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xtr / dura ace chain is 50 at backcountry. with 11 and 12 speed both the XTR chain is a substantially longer mileage, longer life chain than XT
Sep 13, 2025 04:03 PM
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MxxCSep 13, 2025 04:03 PM
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Quote from treycook :
Sale is not showing up for me, but BikesDirect (also legit) has it for even cheaper.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/produ.../hg701.htm [bikesdirect.com]
Same here...
Sep 13, 2025 04:12 PM
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NessismSep 13, 2025 04:12 PM
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Quote from treycook :
Sale is not showing up for me, but BikesDirect (also legit) has it for even cheaper.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/produ.../hg701.htm
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